Reconstruction of the Chalet of the Countess of Edla: preliminary evaluation of the effects of fire in the architectural surfaces

oleh: Graça Horta, José Maria Lobo de Carvalho, V. M. Rato

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Associação Profissional de Conservadores - Restauradores de Portugal 2008-01-01

Deskripsi

This paper addresses the effects of fire on historic surfaces through the scientific analysis of the original mortars and pigments of the Chalet of the Countess of Edla, located in the Park of Pena (Sintra, Portugal). It is intended as a first approach to the study and characterization of the historical fabric in the context of the ongoing restoration project, promoted by Parques de Sintra-Monte da Lua, SA.